Overview
The TMS320DM642GNZ600 is a high-performance digital media processor from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C64x™ DSP generation within the TMS320C6000™ DSP platform. This device is based on the advanced VelociTI.2™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for digital media applications. With a clock rate of up to 600 MHz, the DM642 offers up to 4800 million instructions per second (MIPS), providing cost-effective solutions to high-performance DSP programming challenges.
The DM642 combines the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers and the numerical capability of array processors, making it suitable for a wide range of multimedia and video processing tasks.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Instruction Cycle Time | 2, 1.67, 1.39 ns |
| Clock Rate | 500, 600, 720 MHz (600 MHz for DM642GNZ600) |
| Instructions per Cycle | Eight 32-bit instructions/cycle |
| MIPS | 4000, 4800, 5760 (4800 for DM642GNZ600 at 600 MHz) |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units with VelociTI.2™ extensions:
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| Cache Memory |
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| External Memory | 1024M-byte total addressable external memory space |
| Interfaces |
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| Video Ports | Three configurable video ports supporting multiple resolutions and video standards |
| Package | FCBGA (GNZ) package with 548 pins |
Key Features
- High-performance digital media processor with up to 4800 MIPS at 600 MHz
- Eight highly independent functional units with VelociTI.2™ extensions, including six ALUs and two multipliers
- Support for multiple video standards and resolutions, including BT.656, HDTV, and more
- Glueless interface to common video decoder and encoder devices
- Audio/video synchronization and support for various audio formats through McASP
- IEEE 802.3 compliant with Media Independent Interface (MII) and 10/100 Ethernet MAC
- Host-Port Interface (HPI) and 32-bit/66-MHz PCI interface
- Extensive on-chip memory and peripherals, including L1 and L2 caches and unified RAM/cache
- Code-compatible with the TMS320C6000™ DSP platform
Applications
- IP-based video recorders
- Set-top boxes
- Security surveillance systems
- Network cameras
- Digital video recorders
- Video-over-IP applications
- Portable video applications
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM642GNZ600?
The TMS320DM642GNZ600 is a high-performance digital media processor from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C64x™ DSP generation.
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320DM642GNZ600?
The clock rate of the TMS320DM642GNZ600 is 600 MHz.
- How many instructions per cycle can the TMS320DM642GNZ600 execute?
The TMS320DM642GNZ600 can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the MIPS performance of the TMS320DM642GNZ600 at 600 MHz?
The MIPS performance of the TMS320DM642GNZ600 at 600 MHz is up to 4800 MIPS.
- What types of functional units does the TMS320DM642GNZ600 have?
The TMS320DM642GNZ600 has eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two multipliers with VelociTI.2™ extensions.
- What kind of cache memory does the TMS320DM642GNZ600 have?
The TMS320DM642GNZ600 has 128K-bit L1P program cache, 128K-bit L1D data cache, and 2M-bit L2 unified mapped RAM/cache.
- Does the TMS320DM642GNZ600 support multiple video standards?
Yes, the TMS320DM642GNZ600 supports multiple video standards, including BT.656, HDTV, and more.
- What interfaces does the TMS320DM642GNZ600 support?
The TMS320DM642GNZ600 supports IEEE 802.3 compliant MII, HPI, 32-bit/66-MHz PCI, and McASP.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320DM642GNZ600?
Common applications include IP-based video recorders, set-top boxes, security surveillance systems, network cameras, and digital video recorders.
- Is the TMS320DM642GNZ600 code-compatible with other DSPs in the TMS320C6000™ platform?
Yes, the TMS320DM642GNZ600 is code-compatible with other DSPs in the TMS320C6000™ platform.
